OBD Calibration Engineer – Automotive Powertrain

HTC Global Services; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

Paid Holidays

401k matching

Life and disability insurance

Professional development

Wellness programs

Job summary

HTC Global Services is seeking an experienced OBD Calibration Engineer to support development, validation, and delivery of production-ready OBD calibrations across gasoline, diesel, HEV, and BEV applications.

You will collaborate with engineering, program, and compliance teams to deliver robust diagnostic solutions while meeting regulatory and program requirements. Hybrid work arrangement with four days in the office.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• At least 2 years of powertrain/OBD calibration experience including program delivery through launch.
• Understanding of combustion engine operation and powertrain control systems.
• Knowledge of worldwide OBD regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with calibration tools such as ETAS and/or ATI.
• Experience in vehicle emissions testing and OBD design verification.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in major OBD monitors and diagnostic systems.
• Deliver OBD calibrations, DV signoffs, and program deliverables on schedule.
• Support OBD feature calibration and vehicle testing with data collection and processing.
• Analyze data to identify issues, determine root causes, and implement solutions.
• Develop data-processing scripts to enable efficient analysis and establish performance measures.
• Improve calibration processes and documentation, including guidelines and templates.
• Collaborate with HIL/SIL/M-HIL/CAE teams on diagnostic demonstrations.
• Support OBD sensitivity validation and remote testing as needed.
• Assist with PVE design verification fault demonstrations and related processes.
• Prepare OBD calibration communications and technical documentation.

Skills

OBD calibration

Powertrain calibration

Data analysis

MATLAB/Simulink

ETAS/ATI tools

Vehicle testing

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

ETAS/ATI tools

Job description

Job Description

OBD Calibration Engineer – Automotive Powertrain

Overview / Summary

We are seeking an experienced OBD Calibration Engineer to support the development, validation, and delivery of production-ready On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) calibrations across gasoline, diesel, hybrid electric, and battery electric vehicle applications. The role involves collaborating with engineering, program, compliance, and simulation teams to deliver robust diagnostic solutions while meeting applicable regulatory, quality, and program requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop specialized expertise in major OBD monitors and diagnostic systems, providing technical support across vehicle programs and powertrain technologies.
• Partner with program and calibration teams to deliver OBD calibrations, design verification (DV) signoffs, and other program deliverables on schedule and with quality.
• Support OBD feature calibration and vehicle testing, including data collection and processing, to meet applicable monitoring requirements and address warranty improvement actions.
• Analyze development, signoff, and quality data to identify hardware, software, and calibration concerns, determine root causes, and support effective solutions.
• Develop and improve data-processing tools and scripts to enable efficient analysis, evaluate diagnostic robustness, and establish clear performance measures.
• Improve calibration processes and documentation, including calibration guidelines, release error-proofing, and self-certification summary templates.
• Collaborate with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), software-in-the-loop (SIL), M-HIL, and computer-aided engineering (CAE) teams on virtual vehicle diagnostic trouble code (DTC) fault and clearing demonstrations.
• Support OBD sensitivity validation and development testing, assess diagnostic robustness, and assist calibration teams with remote testing as needed.
• Work with compliance teams to identify and resolve issues in production vehicle evaluation (PVE) design verification fault demonstrations and improve related processes.
• Perform and document required OBD signoff and self-certification testing.
• Assist with developing Diagnostic Code Demonstration Methods (DDMs).
• Prepare OBD calibration communications and technical documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• At least 2 years of powertrain calibration and/or OBD calibration experience, including program delivery through launch and quality feedback.
• Understanding of combustion engine operation and basic engine and powertrain control systems.
• Understanding of worldwide OBD regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with calibration tools, including ETAS and/or ATI.
• Experience in vehicle emissions testing, OBD design verification testing, and on-road vehicle evaluation.
• Experience in engine diagnostic and OBD feature calibration.
• Strong data analysis skills, including knowledge of statistics and the ability to solve complex technical problems.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Interest in gasoline, diesel, hybrid electric, and battery electric vehicle technologies.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to remote locations for development testing as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years of OBD calibration experience, including program delivery through launch and quality feedback.
• Experience analyzing quality data, identifying root causes, and implementing fixes for field issues.
• Experience with engine controls software, OBD, or functional safety.
• Master's degree in Engineering.
• Experience using MATLAB/Simulink to analyze engineering data and review model-based controls software.
• Ability to interpret C source code.
• Experience developing data analysis scripts or tools using MATLAB or Python.
• Python experience for data analysis, including data recorded using vehicle calibration tools such as ATI Vision or ETAS INCA.
• Ability to read and understand engine control features coded in Simulink.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work arrangement with four days per week in the office (Monday through Thursday).

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package.

• Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Group Life and Disability insurance
• Professional Development opportunities
• Wellness programs
• a variety of other perks

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success.

HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.